Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Primary Feedstocks
Petrochemical
Features & Benefits
- Product Features & Benefits
- Bacteriostatic booster
- Blend of 70% Lexgard® O and 30% Lexgard® E
- Humectant
- Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol
- Emollient & moisturizer
- Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos
- Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives
- Building block for a customized Hurdle Technology system
- Micro Summary
- Controls bacteria (gram +/-)
- Use in combination with yeast & mold control agent for broad spectrum protection
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.5 - 1.5%
- Instruction for Use
- For use in cold or hot process
- Mix well before using
- Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C).
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
- Standards & Certifications
- Biodegradable
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Non-palm Derived
- Halal Certified
- China IECIC Listed
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Kosher Compliant
- ChemFORWARD SAFER
Technical Details & Test Data
- Science Behind
- This alternative preservation system employs the Hurdle Technology approach, utilizing a combination of multifunctional ingredients to create a hostile environment for microbial growth.
- Lexgard® OE70 includes the following multifunctional components and can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.
- Caprylyl Glycol: A skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation
- Ethylhexylglycerin: A skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation